Vic Tafur’s scouting report, Nov. 30

NFC

— Talented defensive end Jason Babin was cut by the Eagles this week in order to save cap space, further pulling the plug on this season. Andy Reid doesn’t really want to see what younger players can do, when he won’t be around next season. (Babin’s reward? He was picked up by the Jags, one of the few teams with a worse record.)

— Speaking of the Eagles, Michael Vick hasn’t been cleared to return from his concussion. And I don’t think his head is going to clear up until this season is over, when he can forget all about Philadelphia’s offensive linemen.

— The Panthers have lost all 12 coin tosses (including one in overtime) this season so … they’re running a poll on their Facebook page. “Coach Ron Rivera wants you – the fans – to pick heads or tails for Sunday’s game at the Kansas City Chiefs.” He must love that one. Next week, call the 3rd-and-5 play.

— Bears receiver Brandon Marshall said he has heard of football players using Viagra to enhance performance on the field. But a Pfizer spokesman told TMZ that the blood-flow drug is “indicated solely for the treatment of erectile dysfunction.”

— The Packers haven’t allowed a 100-yard rusher since the 49ers‘ Frank Gore in the season opener while Vikings running back Adrian Peterson has rushed for 100 or more yards in five straight games, matching Robert Smith‘s franchise record.

— The Packers have given up 37 sacks, eight in the past two games. So they’re going to adjust their play-calling and blocking scheme. “We’re going to do a better job of putting (the offensive linemen) in situations where they can be successful,” quarterback Aaron Rodgers told reporters. “Get it out a little quicker and be a little more efficient on offense.”

AFC

— The Jaguars should have gotten local hero Tim Tebow in the offseason, since the Jets obviously didn’t have any use for him. Jacksonville is removing the tarps and selling additional tickets for the Dec. 9 game against the Jets.

— Despite fumbling three times in his last 28 carries, Steelers running back Rashard Mendenhall said he is not a fumbler. “That is not something I question myself on. I know the way I secure the ball, so I don’t really worry about it,” Mendenhall said. Pittsburgh won’t be worrying about it either next season.

— In his last two games, Houston’s Andre Johnson put together the best back-to-back outings by a receiver in NFL history. His 461 yards over two games topped Chad Johnson‘s 2006 total of 450, John Taylor‘s 448-yard back-to-back in 1989, and Jerry Rice’s 442 over two games in 1995.

— Since 2001, the Patriots have lost 15 games to AFC East teams. Seven of those defeats came against Miami. But … with a victory Sunday, New England would clinch both a fourth consecutive AFC East title and 12th straight winning season.

— The Raiders say fullback Marcel Reece has earned more carries, even with the return of Darren McFadden and Mike Goodson from injuries. And they’re not kidding. Reece has 400 yards from scrimmage in the past three weeks. It’s third behind Andre Johnson (496) and Calvin Johnson (490).